Kerala on alert as ‘brain-eating amoeba’ claims 19 lives this year
Sep 17, 2025, at 11:57 pm
Kerala health authorities are on high alert after a surge in cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare but deadly brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri, commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba", that claimed 19 lives this year, media reports said on Wednesday.
Chronic disease deaths decline globally, but progress is slowing: Study
Sep 15, 2025, at 07:03 pm
Death rates from chronic diseases have fallen in four out of five countries around the world in the last decade - but progress has slowed, suggests an analysis led by researchers at Imperial College London and published in The Lancet.
Cholera kills more people for second consecutive year: WHO
Sep 13, 2025, at 11:56 pm
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its global cholera statistics for 2024, showing an increase in both the number of people who fell sick and died from the disease.
Overweight and obesity rising across all ages in India: Experts
Sep 13, 2025, at 11:33 pm
India is witnessing a rapid rise in overweight and obesity across all age groups, from its youngest children to adolescents and adults, experts cautioned at a UNICEF-organized national media roundtable on healthy diets held here today.
Sep 11, 2025, at 01:34 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Vijaya Diagnostic Centre, India’s largest B2C-focused integrated diagnostic chain, on Thursday announced the grand opening of its state-of-the-art diagnostic centre in Kasba, Kolkata.
More than 720,000 people commit suicide every year: WHO
Sep 11, 2025, at 01:21 pm
More than 720,000 people commit suicide every year and many more attempt it. Now the head of the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for “shifting the narrative” on the issue “to challenge harmful myths, reduce stigma and foster compassionate conversations.”
Obesity has surpassed underweight: UNICEF report
Sep 10, 2025, at 09:34 am
For the first time in history, obesity has surpassed those underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among school-age children and adolescents worldwide, UNICEF revealed in a new report on Tuesday.
Ayurveda and the urban woman: Practical science for a healthier, calmer life
Sep 07, 2025, at 05:47 pm
City living is exhilarating—but it is also loud, fast, and biologically confusing. Irregular meals, late nights, high screens, low sunlight, and long commutes push many women toward fatigue, poor sleep, weight fluctuations, and menstrual irregularities.
Sep 05, 2025, at 01:47 am
CK Birla Hospital – CMRI, recently participated in India's first multicentric trial of Supernova stent retriever, a measure that is expected to reduce the cost of stroke therapy by more than 50 percent.
We welcome government’s progressive GST reforms: CMRI Kolkata
Sep 05, 2025, at 12:42 am
Kolkata's leading private medical hospital, CMRI, on Thursday welcomed the Indian government's announcement to exempt health insurance premiums from GST, eliminating the earlier 18% levy.
Birla Fertility and IVF Centre celebrates 4th year anniversary in Kolkata
Sep 03, 2025, at 04:08 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Birla Fertility and IVF Centre celebrated its fourth year anniversary in Kolkata's Bhowanipur on Tuesday.
WHO data shows more than a billion people living with mental health conditions
Sep 02, 2025, at 03:06 pm
More than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), with conditions such as anxiety and depression inflicting immense human and economic tolls.
Global Eye Health leaders honour Professor Brien Holden's legacy
Aug 26, 2025, at 06:27 pm
On the 10th anniversary of his passing, friends, family, and colleagues from across the world came together at an IVI-hosted online commemoration on August 23 to celebrate the life and legacy of Professor Brien Holden, whose pioneering work transformed global eye health and optometry.
Aug 25, 2025, at 05:57 pm
The Rotary Club of Belur on Monday inaugurated advanced State-of-the-Art Endoscopic Surgical Equipment (Laparoscopy & Colposcopy) at the Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan (RKM-SP), Kolkata.
Aug 24, 2025, at 05:43 pm
A resident of South Lake Tahoe in California, US, has tested positive for plague, a disease that has caused widespread pandemic and high mortality, local authorities said.
WHO declares Rubella eliminated as a public health problem in Nepal
Aug 19, 2025, at 07:26 pm
Nepal has eliminated rubella as a public health problem, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday, hailing the breakthrough as a “remarkable achievement”.
Scientists reveal new ways to predict course of chronic kidney disease
Aug 16, 2025, at 03:04 pm
Scientists from The University of Manchester and Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust have discovered a series of biological signals which can predict how chronic kidney disease is likely to progress.
Parampara Ayurveda founder Dr. Debabrata Sen shares wellness strategies for desk-bound professionals
Aug 08, 2025, at 11:59 am
Dr Debabrata Sen, a third-generation Ayurvedic physician and founder of Parampara Ayurveda, offers a comprehensive guide to help working professionals navigate the challenges of desk-bound jobs.
Tamil Nadu: Mother saves lives of premature infants by donating 300 litres of breast milk
Aug 06, 2025, at 04:51 pm
A mother came out in support of hundreds of premature and critically ill infants whom she will never meet by donating more than 300 litres of breast milk.
Drinking coffee at night increases impulsive behaviour: Study
Aug 06, 2025, at 02:36 pm
A team of University of Texas at El Paso biologists have conducted a study which discovered that nighttime caffeine consumption can increase impulsive behaviour, potentially leading to reckless actions.
Kolkata: Mega health camp transforms lives in Ultadanga slum with free multi-specialty services
Aug 02, 2025, at 06:46 pm
Kolkata: A large-scale mega health check-up camp was successfully organized in the heart of Basanti Colony, Ultadanga — one of the most densely populated urban slums in Kolkata — delivering free medical services to over 230 underprivileged individuals.
Jul 26, 2025, at 09:40 am
A comprehensive new study analysing data from over 160,000 adults finds that walking approximately 7,000 steps per day is associated with reductions in the risk of several serious health outcomes, including all-cause mortality.
Scientists create new mRNA vaccine that can boost fight against cancer
Jul 19, 2025, at 09:48 am
An experimental mRNA vaccine boosted the tumour-fighting effects of immunotherapy in a mouse-model study, bringing researchers one step closer to their goal of developing a universal vaccine to “wake up” the immune system against cancer.
Jul 18, 2025, at 12:36 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Irregular periods are a growing concern among women, often caused by hormonal imbalances, stress, poor lifestyle, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), or the onset of menopause.
Over 14 million infants remain unvaccinated in 2024: WHO
Jul 15, 2025, at 04:47 pm
In 2024, 89% of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85% – roughly 109 million – completed all three doses, according to new national immunization coverage data released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.
Ayush innovations features in WHO’s landmark brief on AI in traditional medicine
Jul 12, 2025, at 02:29 pm
In a significant milestone for global healthcare innovation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a technical brief titled "Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine", acknowledging India’s pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine systems, particularly Ayush systems.
Study reveals vaccine campaigns cut deaths by nearly 60 per cent
Jul 12, 2025, at 09:53 am
Emergency vaccination campaigns have slashed deaths from major infectious disease outbreaks by nearly 60 per cent since 2000, according to a new study published this week.
Funding disruption can lead to 6 million more HIV infections by 2029, alerts UN
Jul 11, 2025, at 05:42 pm
Devastating funding cuts from international donors are hitting countries hardest affected by HIV — but many are showing remarkable resilience and determination to keep progress alive.
Anaemia threatens women’s health and economic futures in South Asia, warns UN agencies
Jul 09, 2025, at 05:56 pm
Anaemia remains one of South Asia’s quietest but most pervasive health crises, disproportionately affecting the region’s poorest women and girls – and with 18 million more cases projected by 2030, experts say urgent, unified action is critical.
Jul 07, 2025, at 09:52 pm
Public sector lender State Bank of India commemorated its 70th foundation day with a nationwide blood-donation drive.